Building Information Modelling: Application CPD Course with 15 Credits at SCQF 11

Program Overview

This online short course introduces students to the practical applications of BIM in architectural design, construction management, and building lifecycle management. It explores the challenges of interoperability and provides a critical understanding of BIM's value throughout a building's life cycle. The course is accredited by RICS, CABE, and CIOB and is delivered by the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This short course provides an introduction to the application of BIM in practice. It aims to provide students with a critical understanding of BIM's utilization in the architectural design phase, including concept to detail design, smart data workflow, and its application in managing activity during the construction phase. The program also explores BIM's value throughout the occupied life cycle of a building and evaluates the challenges in providing interoperable building information models across disciplines.

Assessment:

The course is assessed through participation in online discussion forums, online group work, and one main piece of individual written coursework.

Teaching:

The course is delivered through online learning. Learning methods include weekly online discussion forums, study guides, and access to all learning materials, activities, and reading resources via the module. The virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle, provides lectures and course materials. Students will have a dedicated e-advisor to assist them with the online material.

Careers:

The course will represent a valuable addition to the useful and applicable skills and knowledge of graduates.

Other:

The course is delivered by the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, one of the three oldest of its kind in the UK. The tutors involved have teaching and research interests in various areas related to architecture, design, and construction. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). This course is part of the MSc Construction Project Management degree.

For Academic Year 2023/2024 All students: discounted to £840